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Review: SSI 2026: fees, margin, account opening

SSI Securities Corporation · SSI · HOSE · DauTuVN score 8.3/10. Every figure comes from the official fee schedule, with sources at the bottom.

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Quick answer: should you open an account at SSI?

SSI suits long-term investors who want research and advice. It is one of Vietnam’s longest-operating brokers (Dec 1999) with the industry’s largest charter capital (about VND 30 trillion) and 11.17% of HOSE brokerage in Q2 2026 (#2). Self-directed orders cost a flat 0.15%; broker-assisted 0.25–0.35%. Standard margin is 13.5% p.a.; new customers get 7.99–9% p.a. for the first 90 days, VND 3 bn cap. eKYC onboarding, advertised “ready in 3 minutes”.

Five numbers to remember about SSI

0.15%online trading feeflat, self-directed
13.5%standard margin p.a.7.99–9% promo for 90 days
11.17%HOSE share Q2 2026ranked #2
VND 30 tncharter capitalindustry’s largest, Aug 2026
~3 minto get an accounteKYC, as advertised

Fees and rates SSI

Per the official schedule, checked 13 Sep 2026.

ItemSSI
Online trading fee0.15% of trade value, flat (since 10 Oct 2025)
Broker-assisted fee0.35% under VND 100 m/day · 0.30% VND 100–500 m · 0.25% from VND 500 m
Derivatives fee (SSI’s part)VND 2,000/contract under 100/day · 1,500 for 100–300 · 500 above 300; plus exchange VND 2,700 and VSDC 2,550
Standard margin13.5% p.a., limit up to VND 70 bn
New-customer margin“Nhập cuộc” package: 7.99–9% p.a. for the first 90 days (varies by campaign), VND 3 bn cap
Cash advance0.0389%/day (≈14% p.a.), min VND 50,000
CustodyVND 0.27/share/month
Account opening and maintenanceFree; SMS alerts VND 19,800/month if enabled

Pros and cons

Editorial rating on fees · products · app · trust.

SSISSI8.3/10

One of Vietnam's longest-operating brokers (December 1999), charter capital of about VND 30 trillion, SSI Research analysts and offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Nha Trang.

Trading fee0.15% online
Standard margin13.5% p.a.
New-customer promo7.99–9% p.a. · 90 days
HOSE share11.17% (#2)

Pros

  • Operating since 1999, the industry's largest charter capital
  • Flat 0.15% self-directed fee, no tiers
  • Full product range: stocks, derivatives, bonds, SSIAM funds, warrants
  • eKYC onboarding with an account number in about 3 minutes

Cons

  • Fees higher than the zero-fee group
  • Broker-assisted fee of 0.25–0.35% is steep
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How to open an account at SSI

Free, with chip-ID eKYC.

Open an SSI account online

The official page advertises “ready in 3 minutes”, fully online via eKYC.

  1. Go to iboard.ssi.com.vn/open-account or download SSI iBoard

    iBoard Pro is the new version, also available on the web.

  2. Enter phone, email and OTP

    Tick “electronic ID account” to pull your details from VNeID.

  3. Photograph both sides of your chip ID

    Flat surface, good light. The system reads the data for you to confirm.

  4. Video face verification

    Look straight at the camera and turn slightly as instructed.

  5. Fill in extra details and sign the e-contract

    Bank account for withdrawals, margin and derivatives registration if needed.

  6. Receive your account number and deposit

    Transfer using the syntax shown in the app. New customers can register the “Nhập cuộc” package for 90 days of discounted margin.

Current promotions

  • “Nhập cuộc” package: 7.99–9% p.a. for the first 90 days (varies by campaign), VND 3 bn cap
  • Free account opening and maintenance

Tips

  • Choose the self-directed channel for the flat 0.15% fee
  • Subscribe to SSI Research reports by email

Referral code

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Frequently asked questions about SSI

What are SSI’s trading fees?

Self-directed online orders cost a flat 0.15% of trade value under the schedule effective 10 Oct 2025. Orders via SSI staff cost 0.35% (under VND 100 m/day), 0.30% (VND 100–500 m) and 0.25% (from VND 500 m).

What is SSI’s margin rate?

Standard margin is 13.5% p.a. on a 360-day basis, limit up to VND 70 bn. New customers, or those reactivating margin after 180 days without a balance, get the “Nhập cuộc” package at 7.99–9% p.a. for the first 90 days, VND 3 bn cap, depending on the campaign.

How long does it take to open an SSI account online?

SSI’s account page advertises “ready in 3 minutes”: photograph your chip ID, pass video face verification and sign the e-contract with OTP. No opening fee and no minimum balance.

Is SSI reputable?

SSI was founded in December 1999, listed on HOSE in 2007 under ticker SSI, has charter capital of about VND 30 trillion (the first broker above VND 30 tn) and held 11.17% of HOSE brokerage in Q2 2026, ranked second.

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Sources

Checked 13 Sep 2026. Source pages are in Vietnamese.

  1. SSI – Company overview: ssi.com.vn
  2. SSI – Self-directed trading fee schedule (10 Oct 2025): ssi.com.vn
  3. SSI – Derivatives fee schedule: ssi.com.vn
  4. SSI – Financial services schedule (margin, cash advance): ssi.com.vn
  5. SSI – “Nhập cuộc” 9% p.a. package (5 Jan 2026): ssi.com.vn
  6. SSI – Custody fee schedule (30 Jul 2025): ssi.com.vn
  7. SSI – Other services schedule (27 Mar 2026): ssi.com.vn
  8. SSI – Charter capital VND 30,032 bn: cafef.vn
  9. SSI – HOSE market share Q2 2026: cafef.vn
How to read the numbers: fees and rates come from the official schedule, checked 13 Sep 2026 and subject to change. Items backed only by press reports are marked “secondary source”. Scores are DauTuVN’s editorial rating, not investment advice.